Meaning of 目を向ける in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目を向ける
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Kana Readingめをむける
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Romajimewomukeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
- Meaning
- to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
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Example Sentences
目を向ける, めをむける used in context
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He turned his attention to the picture.
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他の会社と同じように、我が社も未来に目を向けて将来計画をつくらねばならない。
Like any company, we've got to look ahead and plan for the future.
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会社は国内販売の落ち込みをカバーするため輸出市場に目を向けている。
The company is turning to export markets to make up for a decline in domestic sales.
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本を選ぶときは、まず過去の偉大な作家たちの作品に目を向けるべきだ。
In one's reading, great writers of the past must be given the most attention.
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Kanji found in this word
yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach
On: コウ
Kun: む.く, む.い, -む.き, む.ける, -む.け, む.かう, む.かい, む.こう, む.こう-, むこ, むか.い
6 strokes
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
5 strokes
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